Prepare against Inigo Alonso Aranzabal
Spain · World #53,400 classical · FIDE ID 2231379
When preparing against Inigo Alonso Aranzabal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 125 games by Inigo Alonso Aranzabal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Inigo Alonso Aranzabal before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,880 | 2,186 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,866 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 59 | 15 | 51 | 47.2% |
| As White | 61 | 33 | 3 | 25 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 26 | 12 | 26 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Aranzabal usually continues c3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Aranzabal usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Aranzabal usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 100.0% | 51.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's chess games
All 125 games by Inigo Alonso Aranzabal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 59 wins, 15 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Juan Andres Saenz | 2,310 | 23rd San Sebastian Open | B22 |
| Jun 2011 | Sergio 1992 Sanchez Gonzalez | 2,302 | 15th Madrid Villaverde Open | B22 |
| Jan 2000 | Luis Bermejo Arruego | 2,236 | 23rd San Sebastian Open | B02 |
| Jan 2000 | Roberto Altisen Palmada | 2,214 | 23rd San Sebastian Open | B21 |
| Jan 1998 | Jorge Blanco Sanjuan | 2,165 | 4th Alameda de Osuna Open | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2011 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,954 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,916 |
| Madrid Open 3 | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| 31st Madrid San Viator Open A | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 10th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| Madrid2 | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,109 |
| 23rd San Sebastian Open | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's chess games?
125 games by Inigo Alonso Aranzabal, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Inigo Alonso Aranzabal has played.
What does Inigo Alonso Aranzabal play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Inigo Alonso Aranzabal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Inigo Alonso Aranzabal answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Inigo Alonso Aranzabal play as White?
As White, Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 70.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Inigo Alonso Aranzabal play as Black?
As Black, Inigo Alonso Aranzabal most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Inigo Alonso Aranzabal's FIDE rating?
Inigo Alonso Aranzabal is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Inigo Alonso Aranzabal played?
Our database contains 125 games by Inigo Alonso Aranzabal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 15 draws, 51 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Inigo Alonso Aranzabal?
125 games by Inigo Alonso Aranzabal reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.